POSTING TYPE: SENIOR QUALIFIED PROCESS – ARTICLE 16.02
STATUS: Permanent Part-Time
Hours per week and Schedule of Work: (Hours and Schedule of work are subject to change in accordance with Article 19):
17.5 hours per week.
Note:
The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide customer service to City of Toronto shut-ins and to drive Mobile Library Services’ vehicles.
DUTIES:
Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, and working within a team structure, this position is responsible for:
- registering borrowers and maintaining their personal and reading information files
- providing basic information services and assisting with the choice and supply of appropriate materials
- advising eligible customers of Talking Books service and referring as appropriate
- instructing customers in the use of supplied equipment; delivering equipment; performing minor repairs
- performing various branch support duties such as compiling statistics, materials check-in and processing
- planning the daily shut-in service routes and maintaining the map of customer locations
- packing, loading and delivering materials in the vehicle
- driving the library vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
- determining maintenance and service requirements of vehicle; arranging servicing when required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service
- Driver’s license (Class “G”) in good standing
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and repair
- Ability to do clerical work with accuracy, skill and thoroughness
- Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to use judgement and common sense
- Knowledge of public library collections including fiction, non-fiction and routine reference sources
- Knowledge of library terminology and the classification schemes of the collections serviced
- Ability to do physically demanding work
- Knowledge of public library collections including fiction, non-fiction and routine reference sources
- Knowledge of library terminology and the classification schemes of the collections serviced
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Accuracy and speed in keyboarding
About TPL
The Toronto Public Library does not ask for a credit card, banking information, or social insurance number during the recruitment process. Do not respond to emails or requests for information about jobs at TPL that are not sent from an @tpl.ca address.
ACCOMMODATION:
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Toronto Public Library (TPL) will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Toronto Public Library (TPL) reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
